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For the Record: Spanish Fork

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Matt Naber | Jul 20, 2018

Spanish Fork (Utah) Fiesta Days Rodeo had a big increase in total payout from 2016 to 2017, increasing by $24,892. This iconic rodeo’s record payout was shattered in 2017 with $276,762.

Since 1948, the biggest names in professional rodeo have competed at Spanish Fork. Cowboys will have a chance to leave their mark in the rodeo’s record book and win their share of the prize money July 20-24.

Josh Peek set the Spanish Fork record for most money won in all-around in 2015 with $8,710.

Two bareback riders share the Spanish Fork record of 89 points. James Sursa set the record in 2006, and Ryan Gray matched the score in 2009.

Steer wrestler Baylor Roche set the Spanish Fork record of 3.2 seconds in 2016. The two-head average record of 7.5 seconds was set by Seth Brockman in 2014 and matched by Tyler Waguespack in 2016.

Three sets of team ropers share the Spanish Fork record of 3.7 seconds. Tee Woolman and Bobby Harris set the record in 1986. It was matched by Clay Smith and Paul Eaves, and Doyle Hoskins and Wyatt Cox in 2015. The two-head average record of 8.6 seconds was set by Tyler Wade and Tyler McKnight in 2012.

Saddle bronc rider Jeff Willert set the Spanish Fork record of 89 points in 2005.

Both of Spanish Fork’s tie-down roping records were set in 2013. Marty Yates made a 6.7-second run, and Shane Hanchey clocked in with 14.5 seconds on two head.

Barrel racer Cayla Melby set the Spanish Fork record of 16.70 seconds in 2016.

Bull rider Howdy Cloud set the Spanish Fork record of 93 points in 2011.